Ep. 12 - I Hid My Hands for 28 Years - Part 1

Whitney Kell, host of Triggered, shares the story she's never told publicly: living with a congenital limb difference and wearing prosthetic fingers for 28 years to avoid bullying and hide part of herself from the world.In this deeply personal episode, Whitney opens up about: Growing up with a congenital defect and getting fitted for prosthetics at 14 The bullying, shame, and self-protection that shaped her identity A powerful vision that led her to stop wearing her prosthetics after decades How hiding her hands affected her relationships, career, and self-worth Getting sober at 28 and the spiritual work that helped her reclaim her identity Why she believes our differences — not our flaws — make us who we are This episode is about triggers, identity, disability, self-acceptance, and the courage it takes to be seen. If you've ever hidden a part of yourself to fit in, this conversation will resonate.Topics covered: congenital limb difference, prosthetic hands, childhood bullying, body image, disability acceptance, sobriety, spiritual awakening, self-worth, personal transformation, identityFind Whitney Kell on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Grab her e-book Triggered or join her 6-week course, Track Your Triggers — links in show notes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.